For many of my field recordings I've been using a mid-side configuration, with a KM84 as mid and an MKH 30 as side.

With the mics in a stereo Rycote, it works very nicely when I'm recording something like Tibetan rituals outdoors.

But when I'm recording a Himalayan folk group with vocal soloist, the KM84 is just too literal and unsexy.

Well after giving it some thought over the last few weeks, I finally decided to purchase the 4000e. I did this based on the reviews/raves given on this forum. I know most people would say thats not so smart, should hear it first and all that. Unfortunately I didn't have that opportunity. I figure even if it's half as good as most people say, for that price I'll take my chance.

I used to have a program called rhythm brainz. It was the eaisest program for programming drums. Trying to make them sound like a real player and all. It looked like a windows 3.1 version of fruity loops. The way you construct patterns and the way you lay out the song. But the pattern maker part won't devide the beat anymore than 16th notes. Unless I am not getting something here.

Im interested to find out how to create that effect u hear most recently on the Linkin Park album, where u often stutter vocals, drums, guitars and various things... it sounds like a robotic, escalating sound... It sounds like a combination of editing the stutter pieces witha combination of efx... any help?

I'd like to get a new pair of Headphones, under $100.00. What would you recommend? They'd be for listening to my recording and mix after hours. Can good headphones only be purchased at Music Stores? I noticed some similar ones at stores like Best Buy, Frys, Circuit City, what do you think?

I've seen a couple of companies doing remakes of the U47 and have heard people comparing some of the Chinese tube mics to C12's. Is there anyone out there making mics that are supposed to sound like U67's. Also, where can I find a used U67?

I am usually a no frills guy when it comes to vocals, I just like GOOD vocals.

However I am getting into a lot of work with people who want WEIRD Marylin Manson-ish vocals.

My first thought is the Eventide Harmonizer, but I do not have access to one anymore, and as much as I would like to have one, they are still pricey, or at least all the ones I have seen.

Have a chance to upgrade to a new DAW...

I was wondering what type of system you guys are using for mastering (capturing, processing or both)?

I tried recording the flute from the front but got way too much click and pop and breath stuff. So I moved the mic to a little off the back left of her head (flute going to the right) and got much more tone but too much room. It sounds hollow to me. It has to stand up to direct electric guitar lines, so I want it real dry and clean so I can give it some lead guitarish treatment.

Hi,

I understand the uses for cardoid and omni patterns on a mic, but what can figure 8 be used for? Is there a standard set of applications? Reason I ask is I'm looking at getting a mic soon and I'm wondering if I need figure 8 or not.

thanks

tim